United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his brief reply to a German surrender ultimatum: “Nuts!” At the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, a veteran told the press that McAuliffe never uttered that exact word, but that the newspapers had found his actual phrasing too strong, and toned it down for their dispatches home. Glossy 5.75 x 8 photo of McAuliffe in uniform, signed in blue ballpoint in the lower border. Matted and framed with an extra ballpoint signature of McAuliffe, to an overall size of 10 x 12. In fine condition, with some mild rippling to photo, printed signature in photo and a slight brush to a couple letters of last name. R&R COA.
